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This is another of my small festive pictures, this time featuring a fat robin. The background is made up of garter stitch squares, knitted with odds and ends of blue yarn. The robin and his branch of holly are knitted separately and then sewn on to the quilt. The whole thing is surrounded by a knitted on binding which frames the picture and hold...

This short scarf which buttons up to be worn as a cowl is made up of 500 little knitted ‘O’s or hugs. These are pretend cable stitches, worked without a cable needle. Knitted with a soft yarn and in beautiful colours, this is the ideal pattern for wrapping someone in hugs.

These small purses are made up of four triangles which, when folded, turn into a pocket that opens from either side. They can be knitted in any size, use up small amounts of yarn and are quick to make.

Another knitted wreath to join my Woodland and Springtime Wreaths. This one is decorated with images from the seaside - bunting, beach huts, shells and a little boat. This wreath is knitted in nautical shades of red, white and blue but it would be just as good in pastel colours.

This is a circular shawl with each of the twelve panels knitted in a shade from the colour wheel. It is about 48 cm / 19” deep and is knitted in a simple stitch pattern with strips of eyelets separated by garter stitch.

Overlapping shells in the colours of the sea make up this light and airy shawl. The shells are knitted sideways in garter stitch and shaped with short rows. The finished shawl is about 50 cm deep and 132 cm wide (20 x 52”) and uses 200 g of Crazy Zauberball.

The shape of this shawl is taken from Elizabeth Zimmermann’s garter stitch pelerine in her book ‘Knitting Workshop’, a pattern which has always intrigued me. While hers is knitted in one piece from the neck down, mine is made up of a patchwork of small squares. It’s like a blanket you can wear.

A quick and easy shawl worked in reverse stocking stitch ripples from side to side. It is knitted with 200g of a variegated DK yarn and measures about 112 cm from tip to tip and about 34 cm at its deepest point.

Patterns for trigger mittens with a separate forefinger can be found in wartime knitting books. Originally intended to wear while shooting, I find the’re also useful if you use a walking stick with a flat handle; these are held with the forefinger in front of the stick and the other three behind and that finger can get very cold!

The two penguins on this wall hanging are knitted separately and then sewn to the background. The quilt itself is made up of a patchwork of garter stitch squares knitted with oddments of DK weight yarn.

This little bag measures about 15 × 17 cm (6 × 6½”). It’s big enough to hold either one or two sets of mini decorations for the Needle Tree. The bag fastens with three buttons so that the decorations can be put away safely for next year.

This small stocking is just the right size to hold a few bits and pieces; it’s a good way to dress up a modest gift. When knitted with DK weight yarn it’s about 15 cm / 6” tall; using thinner, 4 ply yarn gives a stocking roughly 13 cm / 5” tall. You will need less than 20g of yarn for the DK version and 10g for the 4 ply ...

This addition to my Ten Stitch family of patterns is knitted one corner at a time, working from the outside in. The knitting is simple garter stitch; ten stitch wide strips are shaped with short rows and joined to the blanket as you knit.

This pattern gives a simple formula for knitting pots in any size and with any weight of yarn. The pots are worked in garter stitch in four pieces and then sewn together. They are double thickness and don’t need felting to hold their shape.

This is a hat with a double life; it can be worn as a snug cowl or you can gather the drawstrings threaded through the top edge to turn it into a hat. It is knitted sideways in a reverse stocking stitch rib which spirals round the hat and gives it extra stretch.

These little purses open and close with a snap to keep the contents safe; just push the top apart with your fingers and, when you take them out, it snaps closed. The magic ingredient is a few strips of metal tape which, when inserted in the top of the purse, gives it its ‘snap’.

This is a pattern for a knitted picture featuring a Country Angel. She wears a dress and apron along with her wings and is holding her knitting. The picture is put together like a quilt with the background being made up of garter stitch squares knitted out of oddments of DK weight yarn. The quilt is about 20 x 24 cm and is framed with a knitted ...

This is the 21st in a series of 24 linked patterns, published daily in December 2014, to decorate a knitted Gingerbread House. The last four patterns are for a set of gingerbread ornaments to keep in the house.

This is the 22nd in a series of 24 linked patterns, published daily in December 2014, to decorate a knitted Gingerbread House. The last four patterns are for a set of gingerbread ornaments to keep in the house.

This is the 23nd in a series of 24 linked patterns, published daily in December 2014, to decorate a knitted Gingerbread House. The last four patterns are for a set of gingerbread ornaments to keep in the house.

This is the last in a series of 24 linked patterns, published daily in December 2014, to decorate a knitted Gingerbread House. The last four patterns are for a set of gingerbread ornaments to keep in the house.

These pots can be knitted with any yarn, on whatever needles you choose and can be made in any size. They are made up of four simple garter stitch strips. As they are sewn together they twist to form a square pot.

Every part of this Gingerbread House is covered with knitted treasures. Traditional sweets line the snowy roof and between the doors and windows there are more treats as well as a snowman and a Christmas tree.

This pattern is for two Christmas outfits to fit 5” baby dolls. There is a pair of trousers and a jacket and a Christmas dress with matching knickers. And of course no Christmas outfit would be complete without a hat.

This scarf is a quick and easy knit - just right for when the weather suddenly turns colder. It uses only one 100g ball of yarn and features a ripple lace pattern which is actually mostly stocking stitch. The little knitted berries on the ends are gathered circles, they are also very simple to make.

This pattern is for a set of little cats, the biggest one stands 9 cm (3½”) tall and the smallest just 5 cm or 2”. The knitting couldn’t be simpler - just a square and a rectangle - it’s the sewing up that turns them into cats.

This plain shawl with its overall eyelet design is based on a pattern in the sixteenth series of ‘Weldon’s Practical Knitter’, published in 1891. I have simplified the original pattern by leaving out the border. I have also worked the eyelets more closely together and altered the shaping instructions.

This is a knitted version of the popular fabric pyramid shaped bags. It is about 5” tall but you could easily adapt the pattern to make other sizes. The pouch is lined with fabric and closed with a zip. The knitting is really simple and the sewing can all be done by hand.

If you like to knit and read at the same time, this contraption will hold your Kindle or iPad steady for you. It is quick to knit and only uses about 30g of DK weight yarn. The pyramid shaped rest is stuffed with a bean bag and a little toy stuffing while the device is held in place by a length of wooden dowel.

Penny Plain is a stylish doll who likes to be smartly dressed at all times. She is about 33 cm tall and has long arms and legs, making her easy to dress. Her hair is knitted in one piece and then sewn on and her face is simple to embroider.

This pattern is for clothes to fit my Penny Plain doll, the pattern for the doll is published separately. For everyday wear she has a choice of skirts and either a cardigan or a long jacket. She also has a set of underwear as well as shoes to match her skirts.

These adult socks feature the stitch pattern used in my Pippi baby patterns, two knitted rows in a plain colour followed by two rows in stocking stitch in a contrasting variegated yarn. The socks are knitted in the round and the size can be adjusted. You will need about 60g of the main yarn and 40g of the contrast colour.

The crochet squares that make up this blanket are worked in two shades of one colour, sometimes the two are balanced, at other times one shade is dominant. This play of colour, together with the raised stitch used for the squares, gives a blanket that is full of interest and texture.

This blanket was inspired by patchwork blocks and consists of one simple shape - a diamond - pieced together to make six pointed stars and boxes. By changing the colours used, either the stars or the boxes can stand out; the effect is almost three dimensional. The diamonds are knitted in garter stitch and the cast off tails of yarn are used to a...

This shawl is a very long spiral of different size triangles. It is knitted in garter stitch and the pattern is easy to memorise. My shawl was knitted with 180g of 4 ply yarn but the pattern could be knitted with other weights of yarn. It would also be simple to adapt the basic pattern to make a scarf or shawl in any size.

These bright little birds stand on their own two knitted feet and don’t take long to make. They are about 9 cm tall and are knitted with DK weight yarn. The feet hide wire legs and feet made from paper clips; these add strength but mean that the birds are not suitable for very young children.

This is one of five linked patterns for a knitted Springtime wreath. The butterflies add a bright splash of colour after all that yellow and green. They are about 5 cm wide and are knitted in garter stitch.

This is one of five linked patterns for a knitted Springtime wreath. The chicks are about 5 cm tall and would make nice little toys. Where there are chicks there must be eggs so I have included a pattern for little knitted eggs, about 3 cm long.

This is one of five linked patterns for a knitted Springtime wreath. The daffodils are knitted in two pieces and then sewn together. They measure about 5 cm across and would make good brooches. Instructions are also included for knitted stems, should you want to make a bunch of daffodils.

This is the first of five linked patterns for a knitted Springtime wreath. The base is a polystyrene wreath; mine is about 25 cm wide but the pattern could easily be adapted for different sizes of wreath.

This scarf is knitted in fabric stitch using three colours, giving a firm material that looks almost woven rather than knitted. Both sides of the stitch pattern look good so the scarf is also reversible.

These little bunnies hide a 5 cm tall chocolate egg and are an ideal quick knit for Easter fundraising. They are knitted with DK weight yarn and simple egg covers can also be made from the same pattern.

These crocheted pigs are a variation on a simple juggling ball. You can make the plain version or add the details to turn them into flying pigs. They would also make good toys. The pigs are filled with bean bags and use only small amounts of yarn.

A string of asymmetric beads joined into a circle to make a fluid shape that is fun and somewhat compulsive to play with. You can twist and turn the beads into a flat flower shape or into any number of three dimensional forms.

The coloured stripes on this tea cosy are worked in a thick, slip stitch pattern which will help to keep the tea hot. Only small amounts of each colour are needed and the cosy is topped with little knitted flowers to match the stripes.

This bag is knitted in an easy slip stitch pattern, giving a thick fabric with lines of raised, multi-coloured dots on a plain background. It is worked in the round and features a strip of knitted giant dots.

Double Mitts are normal mittens with a flip top for when you need to be able to use your fingers. They are knitted in the round and different sizes can be made from the same pattern by varying the weight of the yarn used. Measurements are given for three sizes of mitts, knitted with 4 ply, DK and aran yarns.

Textured strips of colour decorate this simple garter stitch wristband. The strips are knitted in as you go and are a good way of using small lengths of leftover yarn; each one only takes about 1 metre.

These little shapes are made up of four simple garter stitch triangles and are very easy to knit. The pattern will work with any yarn and needles. Instructions are included for juggling balls in DK and a scissor keeper, key ring and decoration in 4 ply.

The roses that feature in this blanket are seriously textured, with two separate layers of petals. They are set in a two-colour openwork frame and complemented by simple starburst squares. A deep, striped border, with a crimped edge completes the blanket.

This hat matches the Pippi baby jacket and booties and it features the same pattern of two knitted rows in a plain colour followed by two stocking stitch rows in a variegated yarn. It is knitted flat and instructions are included for two sizes. You will need about 10g of each colour for the small hat and 20g of each for the large one.

These little pincushions use small amounts of double knitting weight yarn and are quick to make. The textured tops are based on the wheels in my ‘Wheels within Wheels’ pattern and they are finished off with a button.

This knitted picture is a great way of using up oddments of yarn as the background is made up of squares knitted in various shades. The knitted cakes and the flower, which are knitted separately and then sewn on, also use small amounts of yarn.

These envelope style cases are knitted in a very simple slip stitch pattern to give a thick, protective fabric. Instructions are given for two sizes, to fit an iPad or Kindle, with tips on adapting the pattern for other sized devices.

This is a sturdy basket made up of flat pieces crocheted together and features a textured pattern in three colours. It measures 30 x 28 x 15cm and all four sides and the base are lined with fabric and also with plastic canvas to make it strong.

This knitted case fits a small camera measuring about 9 x 6 x 3 cm. It is worked in a slip stitch pattern which gives a thick fabric to protect the camera and it also features a knitted wrist strap. Instructions are also included for two colour and multi-coloured versions of the pocket.

This is a narrow scarf knitted in 4 ply yarn, although it would be easy to adapt the pattern for other weights of yarn. It features an original stitch pattern which gives vertical lines of twisted stitches on one side and an open squared pattern on the other. To add to the fun it’s also knitted with one big and one small knitting needle.

Pocket Ted is only 8 cm / 3” tall and sleeps in his own knitted bed in a tin. He has pipe cleaners in his arms and legs so he can sit up and he and his bed are knitted with small amounts of 4 ply yarn.

These booties match my Pippi Baby Jacket and feature the same ridged pattern of two knitted rows in a plain colour followed by two rows of stocking stitch in a variegated yarn. They are knitted with thin 4 ply sock yarn and have a deep ribbed cuff to help them stay on.

This cushion cover features lots of interesting techniques. There are twisted cables worked without a cable needle on the front and another bright striped slip stitch pattern on the back. The front is knitted in narrow strips, joined as you go to save on sewing up and the finished cover is edged with I cord.

This is really four patterns in one. There’s a crochet hook roll, a bank card case, a wallet for a notebook and pen and a knitting kit. All are knitted in colourful stripes of Shetland wool and feature different pockets and fastenings.

This baby jacket, inspired by Elizabeth Zimmerman, is knitted in five pieces as far as the armholes. Then all the stitches are knitted on to one long needle and the rest of the jacket is worked back and forth in one piece, using double decreases to shape the shoulders and neckband.

These little bunnies are quickly knitted with small amounts of double knitting weight yarn. They are about 8 cm tall (not counting the ears) and are weighted with beans so they can stand up on their own. These would make a good gift for Easter or at any time of the year.

Snapdragon purses are small, three sided purses which snap open when the pointed ends are pressed. They are knitted with small amounts of 4 ply yarn and are just the right size to hold coins or little gifts. Instructions are given for three sizes.

This is a pattern for basic mittens, knitted in the round, which can be made in three sizes from the same instructions by varying the weight of the yarn used: 4 ply for small, DK for medium and Aran for large. The penguins are knitted separately and then sewn on to the back of the finished mittens. They could also be used to decorate other knitt...

This is a pattern for knitted blocks which can be joined together to make blankets, bags or cushion covers. Instructions are included for a blanket knitted in DK weight yarn although any yarn could be used.

This pattern has a bit of everything. There are small crochet hearts which can be stuffed or used as decorations. Then there are the bowls, decorated with surface chain stitch or simple weaving, which come in various sizes. Oh, and there are a few crochet coasters too.

These Spinning Star blocks are made up of four garter stitch squares, knitted in two colours and then sewn together. The blocks can be joined to make all sorts of things. Instructions are included for the bag pictured. Spinning Stars can be knitted with any weight of yarn and are a good way of using up scraps of yarn.

Molly Twist is a little doll (just 15 cm tall) with masses of knitted curls, a pretty dress and her own patchwork blanket. She is knitted with small amounts of 4 ply yarn and is a chance to play with lots of colours.

This pattern is an addition to my alphabet series of knitted letters. The numbers are knitted in moss stitch and can be worked in any yarn. When knitted in DK on 3.25mm needles they are about 11 cm tall. Using 4 ply and 2mm needles gives letters about 8 cm tall.

This is a simple, warm scarf that features a textured stitch pattern that looks like pyramids placed on top of each other. All you need to know is how to knit and purl. Instructions are given for an aran weight scarf that is about 19 cm wide but the pattern can easily be adapted for other yarns or for scarves of different widths.

This knitted picture is made like a patchwork quilt. The background is pieced from squares knitted out of oddments of double knitting weight yarn and then knitted letters and decorations are added. A knitted binding frames the picture and also holds the dowel that keeps the whole thing in shape. The finished picture is about 45cm wide and 36.5cm...

This pattern uses letters from my knitted alphabet, published separately as six patterns. Letters (and the occasional heart) are sewn together to make a scarf with a message, mine says ‘I’ve got my scarf to keep me warm’. The scarf can be knitted in any yarn and can say anything you like.

This pattern uses letters from my knitted alphabet, published separately as six patterns. A padded letter is sewn to a slip stitch background and edged with a knitted border. Brightly coloured knitted balls decorate the finished wall hanging. Any yarn can be used, the finished size will be determined by the size of the letter. Mine were knitted ...

This pattern uses letters from my knitted alphabet, published separately as six patterns. The letters are knitted in 4 ply yarn on 2mm needles and are about 8cm tall. They are decorated with embroidered flowers before being backed with coloured felt. Make lots of letters and peg them up to say whatever springs to mind.

Words made up of knitted letters and sewn together in blocks can be hung on the wall to add a bit of woolly colour to any room; they can be knitted in any yarn. Complete instructions are included for the words ‘Love’ and ‘Home’; other letters can be found in my knitted alphabet, published as six separate patterns.

This pattern uses letters from my knitted alphabet, published separately as six patterns. The letters are sewn to knitted squares and joined together to make an alphabet blanket. Patterns are included for knitted hearts and stars to fill empty squares. The squares can also be buttoned together to make either a puzzle blanket or perhaps a child...

These stuffed letters can be used as toys to help children learn their alphabet or joined together to make words or names. They can be knitted in any yarn and with any needles. Complete instructions are included for the words ‘Rainbow’ and ‘Joy’; other letters can be found in my knitted alphabet, published as six separate patterns.

The textured circles in this crochet blanket look just like jelly moulds. They are made with raised puff stitches, giving a colourful and interesting baby blanket. The finished blanket measure 100 x 74 cm, including a simple striped border.

This pattern is one of a six part series of knitted letters, published daily from 1st December 2012. They are knitted in moss stitch and can be worked in any yarn. When knitted in DK on 3.25mm needles they are about 11cm tall. Using 4 ply and 2mm needles gives letters about 8cm tall. The finished letters can be used in all sorts of ways, pattern...

This pattern is one of a six part series of knitted letters, published daily from 1st December 2012. They are knitted in moss stitch and can be worked in any yarn. When knitted in DK on 3.25mm needles they are about 11cm tall. Using 4 ply and 2mm needles gives letters about 8cm tall. The finished letters can be used in all sorts of ways, pattern...

This pattern is one of a six part series of knitted letters, published daily from 1st December 2012. They are knitted in moss stitch and can be worked in any yarn. When knitted in DK on 3.25mm needles they are about 11cm tall. Using 4 ply and 2mm needles gives letters about 8cm tall. The finished letters can be used in all sorts of ways, pattern...

This pattern is one of a six part series of knitted letters, published daily from 1st December 2012. They are knitted in moss stitch and can be worked in any yarn. When knitted in DK on 3.25mm needles they are about 11cm tall. Using 4 ply and 2mm needles gives letters about 8cm tall. The finished letters can be used in all sorts of ways, pattern...

This pattern is one of a six part series of knitted letters, published daily from 1st December 2012. They are knitted in moss stitch and can be worked in any yarn. When knitted in DK on 3.25mm needles they are about 11cm tall. Using 4 ply and 2mm needles gives letters about 8cm tall. The finished letters can be used in all sorts of ways, pattern...

This pattern is one of a six part series of knitted letters, published daily from 1st December 2012. They are knitted in moss stitch and can be worked in any yarn. When knitted in DK on 3.25mm needles they are about 11cm tall. Using 4 ply and 2mm needles gives letters about 8cm tall. The finished letters can be used in all sorts of ways, pattern...

This is a simple stuffed star that can be decorated with buttons. It is knitted in garter stitch and can be worked in any yarn. When knitted with double knitting weight yarn the finished star is about 10cm across.

Using the same technique as for my Zippy Strip coin purse, this pattern shows how to make bags of any size. A simple knitted strip is sewn to a zip and then magically turns into a bag. The pattern uses sockweight 4 ply yarn and all the sewing can be done by hand.

This is magical knitting - a strip that zips up into a small coin purse. The knitting is very easy and uses only 10g of leftover sock yarn. The sewing can all be done by hand and illustrated step by step instructions show how to do this.

This is a soft shawl inspired by Victorian patterns and the knitting detective Miss Silver. It is about 153 cm long and 42 cm wide and is knitted with a sequin yarn to give it extra sparkle. It takes less than 150g of yarn.

These knitted boats measure just 10 cm tall, they stand up on their own and can even hold a small crew. They are knitted with double knitting weight yarn and the mast is stiffened with a thick pipe cleaner.

Two sizes of crochet circles are edged with cream to turn them into squares and then pieced together in a traditional four patch quilt design. The blanket measures 127cm / 50”² and uses 500g of the background colour and less than 100g of each of nine other colours.

This bag is worked sideways in one piece, the top bands in garter stitch and the central panel in reverse stocking stitch rolls. There is an I cord edging around the top which is part of the main bag and the handles are stiffened with plastic tubing.

The strips for this blanket are worked on only 21 stitches and each one takes a 50g ball of double knitting weight yarn. It is ideal knitting to take out to do, or it would work well as a group project with everyone knitting one strip. The strips are knitted together with a raised I cord join which gives a ridge on one side, and a simpe knitted-...

The handles of this bag are big buttonholes and the knitting is a simple rectangle, folded in half. It is knitted in two colours of aran weight yarn and measures about 26cm x 24cm. It features a slip stitch pattern which looks complicated but is actually mostly garter stitch.

The cream cogs at the centre of these crochet blocks are surrounded by coloured squares and finished off with a cream border. The blocks are then crocheted together and a simple edging added to complete this blanket.

This pattern can be used to knit a plain teddy bear or one that’s covered in stripes. When worked in DK weight yarn the bear is 30cm tall but the size could be altered by using thinner or thicker yarn. Tips are given on managing all those colours, including sewing the seams neatly.

This is a fun pattern that uses up small amounts (50g or less) of handspun or any other yarn. The monsters are quick to knit and can be worked in any weight yarn to make lots of different size monsters.

This knitted cradle, complete with a set of matching bedding, will fit a 5” baby doll or similar size toy. The sides of the cradle fold up over the doll to make a bag and drawstrings keep everything safe inside. An ideal present for a child who can’t leave home without a doll.

This is a very simple pattern that is easy to learn by heart. Most of the knitting is plain garter stitch with a stocking stitch ruffle worked along the bottom edge as you go. The top edge of the shawl is shaped to give wide ‘wings’ while the middle section folds over to make a collar. The shawl is knitted with 150g of yarn.

This hanging ball is made up of lots of simple knitted flowers which are knotted together. There is very little sewing involved and the balls can be knitted in any weight of yarn. When worked with DK yarn the flower balls have a diameter of about 10cm.

Inspired by a Victorian pattern, the shells that make up this triangular shawl are worked in ripples of stocking stitch. The pattern is easy to memorize and the shells make a good project to take out and about. The pattern could be adapted to any weight yarn or use leftover yarn to make a multi-coloured shawl.

These little creatures have bean bag bodies to help them sit up and long dangly legs. They are about 10cm tall (not counting their legs) and instructions are included for knitting a duckling, a pig and a bunny.

With these simple crochet flowers you can make a daisy chain that lasts all summer. The flowers have a hole in the stem so they can be threaded together just like the real thing. Make them in white or use lots of colours and string them together to make bracelets, necklaces or garlands. An ideal present for children or anyone who remembers makin...

These crochet blocks are made up of four raised wheels, each worked in a different colour, within a square. They can be crocheted together to make blankets, cushions or bags and the pattern includes instructions for making a shoulder bag.

This is a garter stitch blanket based on a traditional patchwork pattern. Each block consists of two knitted spools, one dark and one light, sewn together to give a different pattern on the two sides of the blanket. The blocks can also be arranged in other ways to make different blankets.

The buttons that make up this quilt are stuffed stocking stitch circles surrounded by flat garter stitch frames. They are easy to knit and each one uses only a small amount of yarn so this is an ideal project for all those leftover scraps of sock yarn. As well as quilts, the buttons could also be sewn together to make cushions or bags. Knitted w...

This pattern is ideal for using up odd lengths of yarn. With multiple strands and thick needles, these thickly textured mats knit up very quickly. The pattern can easily be adapted to make different sized mats.

This scarf has puffy triangles on one side and a deep textured lattice on the other. The patterns made me think of dragon scales, hence the name. The Jabberwock is the dragon-like monster in Lewis Carroll’s poem ‘Jabberwocky’.

This is a knitted version of those paper honeycomb decorations. The bauble is knitted in six simple garter stitch shapes and then sewn together. Step by step photos illustrate how to do this and the bauble can be made in different sizes by altering the weight of yarn used. This is a fun project and a good use for oddments of yarn.

This bauble is knitted in the round and features my dotty stitch pattern. Use a plain colour for the background and something bright or sparkly for the dots. Instructions are given for different sizes and for using different weights of yarn.

This is a decoration for my Advent Garland. Most of the Santa is a simple diamond shape in garter stitch with the face, beard and hat trims added afterwards. This is the same pattern as my smaller Triangle Santa.

This festive tea cosy has a snowman on one side, a Christmas tree on the other and snowballs all over. The pattern includes instructions for a small cosy to fit a three cup teapot and a larger one for a six cup pot.

This is the first part of a Christmas project to last throughout December. This pattern is for the garland only, the patterns for the 24 different ornaments will be published separately, one a day, beginning on 1st December 2011 and ending on Christmas Eve.

These little pots fit in the palm of your hand but are sturdy enough to stand up on their own. You will only need about 15g of double knitting weight yarn to knit a Dotty Pot and a much smaller amount of variegated yarn for the dots. They are knitted in the round and are fun to knit - much easier than they look. Instructions are also included fo...

This is a triangular shawl made up of strips of diagonal garter stitch squares which are knitted together as you go. There is no sewing up and you never have more than 31 stitches on your needles. The pattern can be used to make any size of shawl, using any yarn, and could also be used to make a square or rectangular blanket.

This little owl is either 8 cm or 11 cm tall, depending on whether you knit him with 4 ply or double knitting weight yarn. His body and beak are knitted in one piece, all his other bits are added afterwards.

This is a very simple pattern, just a knitted ring with buttons added for decoration. These knit up so quickly it would take no time at all to make a whole handful and it’s a fun way of using all those odd buttons in your collection.

These Baby Boots are knitted in sockweight 4 ply yarn and the foot is about 8 cm long. Larger sizes can be made by adjusting the needle size and the foot is worked in a stocking stitch welt to allow for growth. The boots are worked in one piece and then joined along the back of the cuff and the middle of the sole.

This glasses case is a quick knit which can easily be adapted to hold different sizes of glasses. It is worked in a slip stitch pattern which gives a padded fabric to protect the glasses and is very straightforward to knit.

This pattern shows you how to knit frames for any size photo, complete with stand. You can use the yarn and needles of your choice; the frames illustrating the pattern were knitted with various 4 ply and double knitting yarns. This is a versatile pattern. Make a single frame, or knit several and join them together. Leave them plain or decorate t...

A little crochet duck, worked in the round using double crochet (US single crochet) throughout. He measures 7cm / 3” long when made with double knitting weight yarn. Follow the same pattern using 4 ply yarn to crochet a duckling.

This bright little hanging bird measures 13cm from beak to tail and is knitted from small amounts of double knitting weight yarn. Happy Bird’s body is knitted in the round and he’s guaranteed to make you smile.

This is a double version of my Pinwheel Purse pattern with two separate folded pockets, one on top of the other. It can be knitted in any yarn as long as the tension is tight. Worked in 4 ply sock yarn the finished purse will be 5cm square and 2.5cm deep. Instructions are also included for knitting a seamless version of this purse.

This bag was inspired by traditional lunch bags and has knitted-in folds on the sides so that it closes neatly. When opened there’s lots of room for whatever treats you choose to fill it with. By using different weights of yarn the bag can be made in three different sizes.

These simple covers for jam jars are very easy to knit and are a good way to use up oddments of double knitting weight yarn. They stretch to fit different sizes and turn a plain jar into a colourful vase or container.

This is a quick and easy scarf which looks especially good in self-striping yarns. It can be knitted in any weight yarn, using the needles of your choice. Garter stitch triangles are worked from side to side and joined as you go so there is no sewing up. It would also be a good stash busting project with every triangle knitted in a different col...

This pattern includes instructions for three different iPod cases designed to fit an iPod Classic. They are all knitted in 4 ply yarn and use between 10 and 25g of yarn. The first two are quite straightforward and quick to knit. The third is a little more complicated but includes a reinforced cover to protect the screen and is made so that the i...

This knitting needle roll is full of colour. The sleeves that hold the needles, the edging and the button tabs are all knitted in bright shades of 4 ply to contrast with the black double knitting yarn used for the main roll. Instructions are included to adapt the pattern to fit different sizes and numbers of needles. There is also a pattern for ...

This wrap is a development of my Ten Stitch Wave pattern. A ten stitch wide strip is shaped with short rows and joined as you go to make a versatile shawl. The pattern could easily be knitted in other yarns or adapted to make different shawl shapes.

Another set of clothes for 5” baby dolls, this time for summer wear. The pattern includes instructions for a sundress with knickers and headband and also a romper suit with sunhat. All the clothes can be knitted with oddments of thin 4 ply yarn, sock yarn is ideal.

A simple chunky shoulder bag in Spring green yarn with a little knitted sheep sewn on to add to the fun. This bag is knitted in Tunisian Rib stitch which gives an interesting firm texture and it uses 200g of yarn.

These three little dolls are between 8 and 11 cm tall. They are knitted flat in one piece with the shawls being sewn on afterwards. Decorate them traditionally as I have done or as the fancy takes you.

This is a development of my Baby Kite Jacket. Now you can knit a jacket in any size and with any yarn by following the stages set out in this pattern. Kite jackets are knitted diagonally in garter stitch, the construction is unusual and intriguing with lots of potential for variation. You don’t even need to knit a tension square before sta...

These drawstring pouches, knitted in the round, will hold all manner of treasure. Instructions are included for three different sizes and the two colour pattern used for the sides is all done with slipped stitches so only one colour is used on any round.

The name says it all really. These little creatures fit in your hand but will also stand up on their own. They are easy to knit and only use about 20g of yarn. You could make a whole family of Plumps, each with their own personality.

This knitted wallet has covers strengthened with plastic canvas and can hold cards, coins or a photograph. Instructions are included for all these inserts so you can choose your own combination. The little coin purse can also be knitted on its own, perhaps with a cord so that it can be worn round the neck.

This blanket has raised bubbles on one side and craters on the other, a seriously textured piece of knitting. Pairs of increases and decreases are worked across every other row and then swapped round to push the fabric into these shapes.

These little penguins can be made in two sizes just by using different weights of yarn. The larger one is knitted in double knitting yarn and is 13 cm tall, working in 4 ply will give you a smaller penguin, just 9 cm tall.

A special yellow version of my elephant finger puppet pattern, published to support ‘Big Yellow Friday’ (March 4th 2011), the annual fundraising day for the Children’s Liver Disease Foundation. A yellow elephant is the emblem of Big Yellow Friday.

This scarf is knitted in one long strip only ten stitches wide. The waves at the sides are a repeated pattern of short rows and the strip is joined as you go so there’s no sewing up to do. Any yarn and needles can be used and the pattern can also be used to knit a blanket. Like my other Ten Stitch designs, this pattern is easy to memorise.

Based on a traditional origami design, this little purse measures 5cm / 2”². It opens up when you pull the top apart and then snaps back closed when you let it go. It is very simple to knit, the secret of the design lies in one purl row on each of the four sides and some serious blocking.

These mittens are worked in the round in bands of reverse stocking stitch which makes them really warm and also means that they will stretch to fit most adult hands. You could even wear them over another pair of thin gloves on the coldest days.

The Lightning Shawl is a variation of my Ten Stitch Zigzag pattern. Garter stitch strips are shaped into elongated zigzags with regular increases and decreases and then joined on to other strips as you go to make the finished fabric. There is no sewing up and the shawl could be knitted in any yarn.

This is a nice roomy stocking to hold lots of presents. Instructions for a basic stocking are given first which can be varied by the choice of colours and stitch patterns. The pattern is also included for a three colour slip stitch tweed stocking which looks much cleverer to knit than it is.

This looks like a bag but really it’s a bar of soap wrapped up in a flannel. The removable handle is the right length for a necklace and it’s decorated with a little knitted brooch, making it a useful gift.

A diagonally knitted garter stitch jacket inspired by Elizabeth Zimmermann, this is a fun and unnusual knit. It is worked in two identical pieces which are then joined down the centre back. Three sizes (to fit chest 18”, 23” and 28”) can be knitted from the same set of insructions simply by changing the yarn and needles used.

An all-in-one sleepsuit to fit a tiny 5” baby doll who is just big enough to fit in your hand. Also included in the pattern are instructions for the doll’s bed, a simple sleeping bag which is very easy to knit.

A fairy cake tea cosy to keep your tea hot all through afternoon tea. The main part of the cosy is worked in two halves, one for each side, with the icing being worked separately and sewn on. The fun part is choosing the buttons to decorate your ‘cake’. Instructions are included for both three and six cup teapots.

Worked on just ten stitches, these garter stitch zigzag strips are joined as you go so there is no sewing up. This technique can be used to make blankets or scarves and works with any yarn and needles. The strips could also be knitted in different yarns making it a good pattern for using up oddments.

A formula pattern to knit arrows in any size, using the yarn and needles of your choice. The finished arrows can be sewn together in various ways to make scarves, blankets, cushion covers … whatever takes your fancy.

Two interlocking spirals coil round each other in this variation on my Ten Stitch Blanket. Both colours are worked at the same time and the strips are joined as you go so there is no sewing up. This pattern can be worked in any yarn and needles and gives plenty of scope for playing with colour.

These little people are about 11 cm tall and have knitted bodies and pipe cleaner ‘bones’ so they will bend to your will. They are knitted in one piece, the legs and arms are worked in the round and the rest is knitted flat.

A knitted version of flat-pack boxes, these small boxes button together at the corners and are stiffened with plastic canvas. They are reversible and the pattern includes instructions for making three different sizes.

A festive coffee cosy to fit a standard six-cup cafetiere, complete with a Christmas Tree, a Snowman and a whole storm of snowballs. The tree and snowman are knitted separately and sewn on while the snowballs are simple knitted bobbles knotted on to the finished cosy.

The latest addition to my Ten Stitch patterns, this wide triangular shawl is worked as a narrow strip of garter stitch which is joined on as you go so there is no sewing up. The straight sections are simple yet compulsive knitting and row by row instructions are given for the two types of corner.

Not a boring scarf at all but a way of knitting continuous squares on two needles which look as if they’ve been worked in the round. Row by row instructions are given for four scarves and a sample square to practise the technique. It’s easier than it looks, you only need to be able to cast on and off, knit in garter stitch and work w...

These little ducks can be made in two sizes, depending on the yarn and needles used. The main part is knitted sideways in one piece, leaving just the wings and beak to knit separately. They can be decorated in lots of different ways, using embroidery and accessories to make a truly individual duck!

Made up of simple garter stitch squares, this blanket is easy to knit but the real excitement comes when it’s time to sew the squares together. They can be arranged in lots of ways to create many patterns, just a few of which are shown here.

These knitted squares with a hole in the middle can be knitted in any yarn and buttoned together in different ways to make scarves or garlands. Or you might just like to play with them and see what shapes you can make.

This mini stocking, which measures about 9cm / 3½ins, is knitted in the round and has all the detail of a full-size sock pattern. Despite this, it is relatively quick to knit and can be decorated as you like.